GRE Word List

ELLIPTICAL

of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse

The meaning of the word elliptical is of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse.

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WordMeaning
tentativenot fully worked out or developed
parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant
bicameralhaving, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber
pontificalepiscopal attire
transposeto change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of
vigilantalertly watchful especially to avoid danger
nubileof marriageable condition or age
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
judicioushaving, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment
tactfulhaving or showing tact